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    Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. Plus, more.

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    DA employee detained by ICE, Homeless count, A music venue for Eaton Fire teens  — Sunday Edition
    Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. Plus, more.

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    Edison sues over Eaton Fire, Caruso's not running, DIY public benches — Saturday Edition
    SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The 10 freeway damaged by Saturday's fire is scheduled to reopen in a few days. Long Beach leaders consider a state of emergency in response to Tuesday's hacking incident. Planning a 'Friendsgiving?' We have advice here on Food Friday.

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    10 Freeway To Reopen Tuesday, Long Beach To Consider State of Emergency & Some 'Friendsgiving' Advice — The A.M. Edition
    The 10 freeway damaged by Saturday's fire is scheduled to reopen in a few days. Long Beach leaders consider a state of emergency in response to Tuesday's hacking incident. Planning a 'Friendsgiving?' We have advice here on Food Friday.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A Moorpark man was arrested in the death of a Jewish man injured during an Israel-Hamas war protest. Rooftop solar incentives face cuts in 2024. Experts say rain cleared the air from the Tustin fire, but may cause other issues. Plus, more.

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    Arrest Made in Paul Kessler Death, CA Solar Incentives Cut In 2024, & Rain Creates Tustin Fire Cleanup Concerns — The P.M. Edition
    A Moorpark man was arrested in the death of a Jewish man injured during an Israel-Hamas war protest. Rooftop solar incentives face cuts in 2024. Experts say rain cleared the air from the Tustin fire, but may cause other issues. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The 10 freeway closure is bringing attention neighborhoods already plagued by noise and air pollution. A vote today could cut solar incentives for apartments and schools statewide. Long Beach is investigating a "network security incident."

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    I-10 Shutdown: How It's Impacting Nearby Neighborhoods, CA Considers Cutting Solar Incentives & Long Beach Gets Hacked — The A.M. Edition
    The 10 freeway closure is bringing attention neighborhoods already plagued by noise and air pollution. A vote today could cut solar incentives for apartments and schools statewide. Long Beach is investigating a "network security incident."

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. city leaders urge commuters to use public transit until the I-10 reopens. Officials are working to slow down traffic on the P.C.H. after a speeding car killed four students last month in Malibu. Cutbacks may be coming to California’s solar incentives. Plus, more.

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    Angelenos Urged To Use Metro Amid 10 Shutdown, PCH Speeding Under Scrutiny, & CA Solar Incentives Face Cuts — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. city leaders urge commuters to use public transit until the I-10 reopens. Officials are working to slow down traffic on the P.C.H. after a speeding car killed four students last month in Malibu. Cutbacks may be coming to California’s solar incentives. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The I-10 closure prompts investigation into what else is being stored under LA's freeways. LA City Council votes to allow new development at Weddington Golf and Tennis in Studio City. The results are in for a contested recall election in Santa Ana.

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    I-10 Shutdown: What Else Is Under LA Freeways?, SoCal Golf Course To Be Redeveloped & Santa Ana Recall Results — The A.M. Edition
    The I-10 closure prompts investigation into what else is being stored under LA's freeways. LA City Council votes to allow new development at Weddington Golf and Tennis in Studio City. The results are in for a contested recall election in Santa Ana.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Shut down 10 Freeway south of Downtown LA will be closed for about a month. Skilled laborers at California State University campuses on a one day strike. A local look at a new national climate assessment. Plus, more.

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    10 Freeway To Reopen in 3-5 Weeks, CSU Teamsters on One Day Strike, New Climate Report — The P.M. Edition
    Shut down 10 Freeway south of Downtown LA will be closed for about a month. Skilled laborers at California State University campuses on a one day strike. A local look at a new national climate assessment. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Officials still don't know if the I-10 damage from Saturday's fire can be repaired or if demolition is required. SAG-AFTRA members begin voting today on tentative deal with studios. A bill signed into law requires drug education and the fentanyl overdose remedy naloxone in CA public schools.

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    Seeking Answers Surrounding I-10 Shutdown, Hollywood Actors Begin Ratification Vote Today & New Fentanyl Law To Take Effect In CA Schools — The A.M. Edition
    Officials still don't know if the I-10 damage from Saturday's fire can be repaired or if demolition is required. SAG-AFTRA members begin voting today on tentative deal with studios. A bill signed into law requires drug education and the fentanyl overdose remedy naloxone in CA public schools.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A big section of one of the busiest freeways in Southern California is closed indefinitely following Saturday's fire. Governor Gavin Newsom says arson is the likely cause. What the 1994 Northridge quake destruction of the I-10 shows us. Plus, more on freeway closure.

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    10 Freeway Fire Was Likely Arson, What 1994 Signals, & Commuters React — The P.M. Edition
    A big section of one of the busiest freeways in Southern California is closed indefinitely following Saturday's fire. Governor Gavin Newsom says arson is the likely cause. What the 1994 Northridge quake destruction of the I-10 shows us. Plus, more on freeway closure.

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